Rimmon
Rimmon was a Beerothite and the father of Rechab and Baanah, who murdered Ish-bosheth, Saul's son.
The name Rimmon means “exalted; pomegranate”
MaleTribe of BenjaminUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 4:2; only referred to as Rimmon (רִמּוֹן); father of Baanah, Rechab.
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Alternative names
- רִמּוֹןRimmon
Mentions
- Saul’s son had two men who were leaders of raiding parties. One was named Baanah and the other Rechab; they were sons of Rimmon the Beerothite of the tribe of Benjamin—Beeroth is considered part of Benjamin,
- Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap.
- But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress,